Rite Aid Foundation Launches KidCents Safe Medication Disposal Program
August 30 2017 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Law Enforcement Agencies in Communities Served
by Rite Aid Can Now Apply Online to Receive a Free Safe Medication
Disposal Unit
The Rite Aid Foundation announced today the rollout of its
KidCents Safe Medication Disposal Program, a new program focused on
reducing drug accessibility, medication misuse and accidental
poisoning among children and adolescents. Funded by The Rite Aid
Foundation’s KidCents program, the program provides law enforcement
agencies in communities served by Rite Aid with free medication
disposal units for individuals to safely dispose of expired or
unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medications.
Rite Aid Executive Vice President of Pharmacy Jocelyn Konrad,
U.S. Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Spokane Mayor David
Condon and Spokane Police Chief Craig Meidl will officially launch
the KidCents Safe Medication Disposal Program at a press conference
today at 10:30 a.m. at the Spokane Police Department’s Downtown
Precinct at 221 W. First Ave.
“Through KidCents and by working with local law enforcement
agencies, we’ve come up with a solution to help address drug abuse
and accidental poisonings, both of which pose a serious threat to
the health, safety and well-being of our nation’s young people,”
said Rite Aid Executive Vice President of Pharmacy Jocelyn Konrad.
“Initial feedback from law enforcement agencies in our pilot
markets has been positive and we continue to see strong interest in
our program. We look forward to partnering with law enforcement
agencies to bring disposal units to the communities we serve, truly
delivering on The Rite Aid Foundation’s mission of improving the
health and wellbeing of kids.”
“The cycle of addiction and drug abuse is heartbreaking. It's
something I continue to hear about as I meet with people all across
Eastern Washington,” said Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05). “No
one can fight this battle alone–nor should they have to. Solving
this problem in our community will take the collaboration of local
government, law enforcement, and outreach and advocacy groups. I
applaud The Rite Aid Foundation for developing the KidCents Safe
Medication Disposal Program and bringing it here to Spokane to help
fight back against addiction and drug abuse in our community.”
As part of The Rite Aid Foundation’s initial rollout of the
KidCents Safe Medication Disposal Program, the Spokane Police
Department received three medication disposal units, which are
located inside the Public Safety Building at 1100 West Mallon Ave.,
the Spokane Police North Precinct at 5124 North Market St., and the
Spokane Police Downtown Precinct at 221 W. First Ave. The units are
available during business hours for people to safely dispose of
prescription and over-the-counter medications that are no longer
needed or have expired.
“Enhancing community safety has been a critical focus, and with
Chief Meidl, we’ve worked hard to improve the quality of life for
Spokane residents,” said Spokane Mayor David Condon. “The fact that
The Rite Aid Foundation chose Spokane to officially launch its Safe
Medication Disposal Program is a testament to the tremendous
progress we’ve made so far in making Spokane safer, smarter and
healthier.”
“Providing our residents with places to easily and safely
dispose of unused medication is one more way we can fight drug
abuse in our city and ultimately, make Spokane a safer place,” said
Spokane Police Chief Craig Meidl. “We are proud to partner with
KidCents and The Rite Aid Foundation to create a safer environment
for our children, families and community.”
Currently, more than 40 law enforcement agencies across the
country participate in the KidCents Safe Medication Disposal
Program, with 76 units available in 14 states.
Any law enforcement agency located in a community served by Rite
Aid can now apply to participate in the KidCents Safe Medication
Disposal Program. Selected law enforcement agencies will receive
high-quality, stainless steel medication disposal units to keep in
their locations, as well as initial start-up supplies. In addition,
shipping, delivery, and installation is free. To apply, visit
www.riteaid.com/meddisposal.
In addition to the KidCents Safe Medication Disposal Program,
Rite Aid has also added resources on drug safety and disposal to
www.riteaid.com. Visitors can search for a disposal site in their
community, learn how to properly dispose of medication at home,
access resources provided by the Food and Drug Administration and
the Drug Enforcement Agency and find information on treatment for
drug abuse and addiction. In communities with KidCents Safe
Medication Disposal units, Rite Aid pharmacies in the surrounding
area have brochures that list the locations of participating police
departments.
Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) is one of the nation's leading
drugstore chains with more than 4,500 stores in 31 states and the
District of Columbia and fiscal 2017 annual revenues of $32.8
billion. Information about Rite Aid, including corporate background
and press releases, is available through the company's website at
www.riteaid.com.
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